About Rotarex

Rotarex is a global leader in high-performance industrial solutions, serving demanding industries worldwide. With a strong international presence, Rotarex combines innovation, technical expertise, and customer proximity to support its global growth.

Driven by performance and collaboration, Rotarex continuously develops new markets and strengthens long-term partnerships with customers across strategic regions.

📍 Home-office based position (DACH region)
The role is fully home-office based, with regular travel across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland to support customers and business development activities.

💼 Your mission: drive business growth across the DACH region

As Business Development Manager DACH, you play a strategic leadership role in developing business opportunities and strengthening market presence across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

You will combine business development, customer relationship management, and market strategy to drive sustainable growth and expand market share.

Key responsibilities

Business development & market expansion

Develop new customers, distributors, and market opportunities across the DACH region
Identify and promote new products and solutions
Expand the company’s market presence through proactive prospecting and networking

Customer relationship management

Build and maintain long-term partnerships with existing customers
Develop relationships with key decision-makers and industry influencers
Provide strong commercial and technical support to customers and partners

Sales strategy & performance

Oversee day-to-day sales operations within the region
Monitor sales KPIs and propose action plans to achieve objectives
Analyze market trends, opportunities, and competitive landscape
Advise management on strategic market developments

Commercial activities & market visibility

Participate in trade shows, exhibitions, and commercial events
Support and develop sales initiatives and marketing actions
Maintain and strengthen a network of installers and partners

Reporting & coordination

Produce regular commercial activity reports
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure efficient sales execution
Coordinate with international stakeholders to support business growth

🛠 Required experience & technical skills

University degree in Commercial Engineering or equivalent experience
Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand mechanical and fluid-based technologies
Proven experience in the fire suppression industry
Proven experience in technical sales, marketing, and business development
Experience working in international and multicultural environments
Strong customer relationship and account management experience
Proven experience in business development within the DACH region
Fluency in German and English (French is a plus)
Willingness to travel regularly across the DACH region

✅ Personal skills

Strong hunter mindset and business development orientation
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and results-driven mindset
Ability to work independently from a home office
Strong leadership and customer partnership approach
Highly organized with strong commitment to objectives and deadlines

✨ What makes this role unique

A strategic leadership role covering the entire DACH region
A strong business development focus with high autonomy
Direct exposure to international customers and partners
A dynamic and entrepreneurial environment with growth opportunities
A key position contributing directly to regional market expansion

What you will find at Rotarex

The strength of a global industrial group with an entrepreneurial culture
An international and collaborative working environment
High level of autonomy and ownership of your region
Opportunities for career growth and professional development
Competitive package and flexible working conditions

Recruitment process

1st interview: HR & Sales Management (online)
2nd interview: Business discussion & strategy alignment

📢 Only applications submitted through our official application process will be considered
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

👉 Looking for a new challenge? Join Rotarex and drive business development across the DACH region.

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Business Development Manager DACH